Analysis: Orange-Collar Effort in Opener
11/12/2016 9:10:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Syracuse forces 41 turnovers in season opener
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Syracuse women's basketball team picked up right where it left off, coming off its magical run to the NCAA Tournament final in April, with a 95-49 victory against Rhode Island in its 2016-17 season opener on Nov. 11.
Last season, Syracuse led the nation in turnover margin, taking the ball away an average of 10.08 times more than its opposition. The primary reason for that was its disruptive full-court press defense. On the year, the Orange ranked second nationally in turnovers forced, averaging 23.87 turnovers forced per contest.
In its first contest of the 2016-17 campaign, Syracuse put on a defensive clinic. The Orange forced its opposition into 41 turnovers, the most in an Orange women's basketball game in the confines of the Carrier Dome. In addition, the team recorded 26 steals, five shy of matching the program single-game record.
"We talk about being an Orange collar team, a team that is going to play tough," head coach Quentin Hillsman said in his postgame press conference. "We want our style to be a style that people recognize as a tough, aggressive style of play. We call it Orange collar, playing the way that we play. We play tough, aggressive, and get up and down the floor being physical. It's always about toughness."
Five players recorded at least three steals against the Rams on Friday afternoon. Senior guard Alexis Peterson led the way with a team-high six steals. Peterson set the Syracuse single-game record with 10 steals against Rhode Island last season.
The Orange certainly capitalized off the Rams' misfortunes. Syracuse was able to turn Rhode Island's 41 turnovers into 38 points. In addition, it enabled the team's 3-point attack. The Orange knocked down a program single-game record 17 3-point field goals on the day.
Syracuse returns to play on Monday night when it hosts in-state foe Siena. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. in the Carrier Dome and the game will be broadcast on ACC Network Extra. Tickets are available for purchase here.
The Orange are holding its "To Be Young Again Night" on Monday, featuring basketball bingo for prizes.
For the latest news on the Syracuse women's basketball program, follow /SyracuseWBB on Facebook, @CuseWBB on Instagram, and @CuseWBB on Twitter.
Be a part of the 2016-17 season, order season tickets today! $75 for general admission and $125 for courtside tickets. One can purchase tickets here.
Last season, Syracuse led the nation in turnover margin, taking the ball away an average of 10.08 times more than its opposition. The primary reason for that was its disruptive full-court press defense. On the year, the Orange ranked second nationally in turnovers forced, averaging 23.87 turnovers forced per contest.
In its first contest of the 2016-17 campaign, Syracuse put on a defensive clinic. The Orange forced its opposition into 41 turnovers, the most in an Orange women's basketball game in the confines of the Carrier Dome. In addition, the team recorded 26 steals, five shy of matching the program single-game record.
"We talk about being an Orange collar team, a team that is going to play tough," head coach Quentin Hillsman said in his postgame press conference. "We want our style to be a style that people recognize as a tough, aggressive style of play. We call it Orange collar, playing the way that we play. We play tough, aggressive, and get up and down the floor being physical. It's always about toughness."
Five players recorded at least three steals against the Rams on Friday afternoon. Senior guard Alexis Peterson led the way with a team-high six steals. Peterson set the Syracuse single-game record with 10 steals against Rhode Island last season.
The Orange certainly capitalized off the Rams' misfortunes. Syracuse was able to turn Rhode Island's 41 turnovers into 38 points. In addition, it enabled the team's 3-point attack. The Orange knocked down a program single-game record 17 3-point field goals on the day.
Syracuse returns to play on Monday night when it hosts in-state foe Siena. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. in the Carrier Dome and the game will be broadcast on ACC Network Extra. Tickets are available for purchase here.
The Orange are holding its "To Be Young Again Night" on Monday, featuring basketball bingo for prizes.
For the latest news on the Syracuse women's basketball program, follow /SyracuseWBB on Facebook, @CuseWBB on Instagram, and @CuseWBB on Twitter.
Be a part of the 2016-17 season, order season tickets today! $75 for general admission and $125 for courtside tickets. One can purchase tickets here.
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